Document Type

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Environmental Science and Technology

Volume

48

Issue

13

Publisher

American Chemical Society

Publication Date

6-18-2014

First Page

7204

Last Page

7206

DOI

10.1021/es5026432

Abstract

Mercury (Hg) is a potent neurotoxin and globally reducing environmental levels is seen as paramount for protecting human and wildlife health. In 2013, many countries finalized the negotiations on, and have now signed, the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which commits participating countries to reduce emissions and use of mercury. Successful implementation of the treaty will require adequate verification through global monitoring.